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The Commodore's Story

$22.00

by Ralph Middleton Munroe and Vincent Gilpin, 1930

This autobiography recounts the life of Commodore Munroe from childhood in Staten Island, NY, to its his pioneer days in Coconut Grove, Miami during the Era of the Bay. The book includes historical photographs taken by Munroe himself.

384 pages.

This book is only available for pick up at The Barnacle.

by Ralph Middleton Munroe and Vincent Gilpin, 1930

This autobiography recounts the life of Commodore Munroe from childhood in Staten Island, NY, to its his pioneer days in Coconut Grove, Miami during the Era of the Bay. The book includes historical photographs taken by Munroe himself.

384 pages.

This book is only available for pick up at The Barnacle.

The Commodore's Story, by Ralph Middleton Munroe and co-authored with Vincent Gilpin, is a 1930 autobiography detailing the pioneer life on Biscayne Bay, Florida, from the late 1880s onward. It's a key first-hand account of the early development of the Miami area, focusing on Munroe's experiences as a sailor, boat designer (notably the "Presto" sharpie), and settler in the region's wilderness. The book serves as a historical record of the area's transformation and Munroe's significant role in it.